Disney Moms.... besides Magic Kingdom...

which ONE other park would you do if you could? DD will be 3 1/2 and DS will be almost 6 months. We have 3 days total... we figure we will do MK for 2 days, then one other park another day. TIA!

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Epcot

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MGM Studios (or whatever they call it now-a-days)

I think Epcot and Animal Kingdom would be great for older kids.

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We did all of the parks. DS was only 4 months old when we went, but he seemed to like all of the parks....MGM would probably be good. There is a lot for them to see. Parades and shows...

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I would say Hollywood Studios (MGM) if they like Playhouse Disney, Toy Story, Little Mermaid.

Animal Kingdom if they like animals, Nemo, Bug's Life.

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I think it depends--we chose to do Epcot bc DS loves fish/Nemo and he enjoyed walking around the countries (played the drums, watched the model train) etc. We also did Animal Kingdom, he really liked the Safari but that was really it--I am sure he would have liked the Nemo show, but we didnt want to stand in line. We didn't do HS as I felt it was a bit more for older kids and he doesn't know all the playhouse Disney characters.

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EPCOT, followed by AK and lastly HS. Honesty on our last 2 trips (1st trip DD#1 was 15 months, the second trip DD#1 was almost 3 and DD#2 turned 1 on the trip) HS was the park that we found we enjoyed the least (we DID have a good time - but there wasn't as much for us b.c my girls weren't as much into doing mostly shows for the entire time).

EPCOT was always a big hit with both girls - they loved - Finding Nemo ride and turtle talk with crush as well as the aquarium, they also loved journey into your imagination and the interactive exhibits after the ride, Spaceship earth, the interactive fountain to run in, the many character greetings, DD#1 made us take her on the Mexican boat ride with Donald duck over and over and said it reminded her of its a small world (although not really), and the boat ride in Norway. There are a LOT of princess meet and greets (in addition to the princess storybook meals at Akershus in norway) there are chances to meet - Alice in wonderland, Belle, Snow White, Aurora, Jasmine and Aladdin, Mulan, Tiana, and many other characters like Marie from Aristocats. We spent many nights at EPCOT and when we go spend most of our trip split between MK and EPCOT. EPCOT also has the most dining choices of the parks since they have both sit down and counter service in each of the countries as well as a few options in future world.

Ak is a great park if you have time to do it - but it can be done in a morning. If your DD is taller there might be more rides for her to do - but the safari is nice, there is a ride like dumbo - triceretop spin, the boneyard for them to run around and dig in, and several other shows like Bugs Life 4D, finding nemo show and the Lion King Show.

HS we do enjoy but it just didn't have as much to do for us as the others did. The park is a lot of shows - if that is something that you think your kids will sit thru then I say go for it. DD#2 wasn't that interested in the park - but DD#1 enjoyed Toy story mania the ride, honey I shrunk the kids playarea, and the character meet and greets. Both girls liked the Mickey Mouse clubhouse show. DD#1 did love eating at Sci Fi Drive inn (DD#2 slept thru the meal in her stroller) - you can eat in cars - and it is like going to a drive in movie. Fun for children and DH and I enjoy it too. Stick to burgers and shakes though the food is only Eh.

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Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom.

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With the little ones I would say Hollywood Studios. I love Epcot but I think it would be a bit boring for your DC at this age. HS will have more characters and kiddie stuff.

Message edited 6/28/2010 1:59:18 PM.

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I cannot suggest AK only because we've never been.

As much fun as my daughter had in Epcot, my recommendation would be Hollywood Studios. We are big playhouse disney fans and love having a day for shows and both of my girls (at the time 2.5 & 8 months) LOVED the parade at 3pm. When DD#1 was 18 months, she was able to get up and dance in the parade with Kitty & Boo from Monsters Inc. and had a blast. When we went earlier this year she danced with the Toy Story characters and talked about if for days. Both of them loved the playhouse disney shows, ariel, meeting so many characters, even the great movie ride was a bit hit for both of them. They also had a blast on the Toy Story Mania ride and we now have the video game. Fantasmic was a great show at night after a lovely dinner.(alhtough I do love Illuminations at Epcot)

If your kids love the disney shows Hollywoood Studios would be the most fun IMO

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Epcot

DS loved Nemo ride.

There was also the rides with all the senses and the "play" area when you are done with the ride. DS had a blast at that one.

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Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

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awesome advise on here! we're going to Disney for DD's 4th birthday this October and are sooo excited... definitely doing MK and maybe doing HS 1/2 day and Epcot for the night on the 2nd day.

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I would highly recommend Animal Kingdom or Epcot, but like a pp said, you could really do AK in one morning, then save Epcot for later!!!